newbie alert-FS650...05 or 06???

[LAPTRAFFIC]

I've finally decided to join the "motard" ranks with a FS650 (the street legal one).
the dealer has brand new 2005s AND 2006s.
I figured i would get the 05 because its a few hundred dollars cheaper...i can get an 05 for 7 grand out the door, the 06 is about $7400.00
is there any reason to opt for the 2006 model over the 2005?
gremlins?
any advise appreciated.
LT

[khelton]

if you are getting the 05 as a 650E rather than a c, it will make licensing it easier because you will already have the wiring harness, recitifier, etc..

[bmxr]

...sidestand...

Come on, I HAD to ! :)

Actually, all kidding aside, the side stand is the only thing that can't be fixed easily with $200 and a parts book, so it's a legit problem for a true street rider. Oh, and the keyed ignition... :) I don't let mine out of my sight anyway, plus it has several levels of insurance policy from Kryptonite, State Farm, and Kimber... :arsenal

Personally, I like the 06 colors a LOT and everything I have to figure out with my "c" is just part of the adventure! Good choice on your new bike and welcome! :thumbup:

[khelton]

I also love the 06 colors....there must have been 20 tards at deals Gap over the weekend, not one looked anything like a Berg except for the real thing.

[LAPTRAFFIC]

if you are getting the 05 as a 650E rather than a c, it will make licensing it easier because you will already have the wiring harness, recitifier, etc..

turn signals, brake light & mirrors won't hurt either.
LT

[khelton]

You will not regret getting a Berg...it's the complete package....

[bmxr]

turn signals, brake light & mirrors won't hurt either.
LT

You don't need turns and mirrors everywhere and they are easy and cheap to add anyway. Brake light is another non-issue: cheap and easy. Again, with the right harness (right from the parts book), the bike is already wired for all that stuff :thumbup: Even better, it took me less than an hour to swap harnesses, going slowly and carefully :clap:

The harness, headlight, and regulator are the most expensive conversion parts at about $100, $100, and $60, respectively. Everything else you will need costs $20 or less... Here is a pic of khelton's side stand, though:
http://www.holoweb.net/~liam/pictures/2004/04/sanjose/pages/cimg0297/cimg0297-375x500.jpg

Not trying to argue with you, just want anyone considering the swap to know exactly what's involved: very little aside from the stand issue :D

[bmxr]

You will not regret getting a Berg...it's the complete package....
I am going to keep posting pictures of tree trunks and milk crates until you update your avatar! ;)

[LAPTRAFFIC]

[QUOTE=bmxr]You don't need turns and mirrors everywhere and they are easy and cheap to add anyway. Brake light is another non-issue: cheap and easy. Again, with the right harness (right from the parts book), the bike is already wired for all that stuff :thumbup: Even better, it took me less than an hour to swap harnesses, going slowly and carefully :clap:

The harness, headlight, and regulator are the most expensive conversion parts at about $100, $100, and $60, respectively. Everything else you will need costs $20 or less... Here is a pic of khelton's side stand, though:
http://www.holoweb.net/~liam/pictures/2004/04/sanjose/pages/cimg0297/cimg0297-375x500.jpg

WOW...Good thing I want need any of that stuff as its already street legal out of the crate.
LT

[wolfe43]

I also love the 06 colors....there must have been 20 tards at deals Gap over the weekend, not one looked anything like a Berg except for the real thing.
Hey it was nice meeting you and your son at the gap!
That was a nice Berg!:thumbup:

[khelton]

I am going to keep posting pictures of tree trunks and milk crates until you update your avatar! ;)

I gotta admit , ya got me laughing on that one :clap: ..and I promise to change the avatar this week....( and, kickstands are where ya find 'em)

[brian]

If the 05 was a grand cheaper then maybe.........go for the 2006.....the 2005 is a year old already and If ya ever wanna sell the bike it will be more attractive to sell.....as it would be newer.....

[khelton]

You too Wolf43, we had a good time riding w/ you guys, Chan says you really know how to ride..by the way your pics turned out pretty good on Dragonslayer and Killboy.......

http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=0DAE0071020229&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1



http://www.photoreflect.com/scripts/prsm.dll?eventorder?photo=0DAE0071020189&start=0&album=0&adjust=-1

Your street tard photos should be on Zeefoto shortly too..

[LAPTRAFFIC]

i went with the 05...Damn...I shoulda got one o these years ago!!! :thumbup:
LT